Karnataka Minister K.J. George promises uninterrupted power supply during coming summer
State Government is fully committed to supplying seven hours of uninterrupted three-phase power to farmers, says Minister
'CM chair out of stock': BJP mocks DK Shivakumar in AI clip; Karnataka leadership row grows
BJP's AI video mocks Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar amid speculation of a leadership change. Supporters are pushing for his elevation as the Congress government reaches its halfway mark. While CM Siddaramaiah remains confident, a group of legislators are in Delhi lobbying for Shivakumar's appointment, keeping the debate alive.
4.5 lakh illegal farm pumpsets identified in Karnataka for regularisation, says Minister
Proposal for the final decision on continuing the process will soon be placed before the State Cabinet, according to George
A 70-plus grandmother is stranded at Doha's Hamad International Airport for over 24 hours due to flight disruptions caused by an Ethiopian volcanic eruption. Air India has cancelled multiple flights, leaving passengers like Biswas's grandmother without hotel arrangements, facing visa expiry and medication access issues.
Karnataka AYUSH UG 2025 second stray vacancy round admissions are now open for eligible candidates. The option entry window closes on November 27th, 2025, at 10 am. This round aims to fill remaining seats, with allotments based on merit and fresh preferences. Reporting to the newly allotted college is mandatory.
Three out of 3k cyber crime cases involve kids: Experts
BENGALURU: Revealing alarming figures involving children in cyber crimes, Shivarathna S, inspector of Cyber Crime, Karnataka State Police Training School, Channapatna, said, In a month, when we register 3,000 cases of cybercrime, it involves at least three children either as victimsor accused. At a panel discussion -- The Circle of Safety -- organised by Parihar of Bengaluru City Police on on Tuesday, she said, While these children unknowingly become victims or accused in cyber crime, we have noticed a wide gap in spreading awareness among children by educational institutions and parents at home. There is no awareness about online safety amongchildren. Restricting children from using mobile phone or social media will not help, parents and teachers must tell the adverse impact it will have on them. Just like the CBSE board has been creating awareness about sugar consumption and its impact among children, it is high time that they take some serious steps to create awareness about online safety, IT Act, Juvenile Justice Act 2015, POCSO Act 2012. Citing some cases, she said, In the recent past, there is an increase in the number of cases where children become victims to cyber bullying or they are accused because they are not aware that it is an offence. There are cases of cyber stalking, morphing videos especially of female students and sharing pornographic content on various social media groups. Rathna highlighted that there must be conscioussocial media usage among everybody so that children will learn the same from teachers and parents. It is a dangerous trend that most children use social media due to peer pressure. There are no strict regulations on the age of the user on social media. Children can enter fake date of birth and age to create an account on social media. Since social media platforms are a money-making medium, there are no restrictions on data sharing, including photos, on the internet across the globe. There is a need to help them understand not to share private photos or data on the internet and keeping the profile private by making changes in the settings, she said. Another panellist, Nagasimha Rao, child rights activist, said, Teachers must create a sense of ownership among children in schools. Only then, issues like cyber bullying, corporal punishment and more can be addressed at schools.
Nandini Ghee to be exported to US, Saudi
BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said KMFs Nandini Ghee is being exported to US, Saudi Arabia and Australia, and there is good demand for the product not only in India but abroad too. Addressing the media after flagging off the Nandini Ghee export consignment vehicle at his residence Cauvery on Tuesday, Siddaramaiah said, The demand for Nandini Ghee is increasing, there is demand for it in India and abroad as well. Kumar, a Mysuru native residing in the US, bagged the contract for export of Nandini Ghee. Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) Managing Director Shivaswamy said KMF is currently exporting Nandini Goodlife milk, ghee, cheese, dairy whitener, butter, ice-cream, flavoured milk, sweets and savouries to countries with high Indian population, especially Kannadigas. He said for the first time, Nandini Ghee is being exported to US, Australia and Saudi Arabia. There was a demand for 8 tonnes of ghee from Saudi Arabia, 5 tonnes from US and 1 tonne from Australia, Shivaswamy said.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged an end to ransition confusion, stating the central leadership holds the final decision. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confirmed a confidential leadership pact among leaders post-election victory. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated that the high command will decide the CM face.
He injected me with mercury: Bengaluru woman's poisonous death puts businessman in soup
A young mother in Bengaluru died after accusing her husband of slowly poisoning her with mercury injections. Her pre-death statement, recorded from her hospital bed, detailed the alleged poisoning and subsequent torture. Police are now investigating the case as a dowry death, awaiting forensic reports to confirm the presence of mercury.
Karnataka road crash: Sr IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi among 3 dead in Kalaburagi
A tragic accident claimed the lives of senior IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi and two family members in Kalaburagi. Their car veered off the road after attempting to avoid a stray dog, leading to the fatal crash. Bilagi, a 2012-batch officer and MD of Karnataka State Minerals Corporation, was en route to a family wedding.
'200% Sure': Karnataka Congress MLA On Shivakumar's Elevation As CM Amid Power Tussle Buzz
Congress MLAs from Karnataka have reiterated that the decision on elevating Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar lies with the party high command.
'DK Shivakumar will be CM soon': Karnataka Congress MLA says 'he's 200% sure'
Karnataka Congress legislators have met with senior party leaders in New Delhi to discuss the demand for Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's elevation as Chief Minister. The legislators stressed the need for the high command to resolve the leadership uncertainty, which they believe is detrimental to the party.
Mekedatu dam project: a long-standing source of friction between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
The idea of the project proponent the Karnataka government is to impound 67.16 thousand million cubic ft (TMC) of water by building a balancing reservoir at Mekedatu (which, in Kannada, means goats leap), about 100 km from Bengaluru.
Two PSIs among seven arrested for looting gold jewellery in Davanagere
Dust, potholes and traffic jams to plague VarthurGunjur stretch in Bengaluru for 2 more years
Ex-Isro chief Kiran Kumar urges youth to make use of opportunities in higher education
Ktaka face Uttarakhand in opener
Karnatakas sex ratio dips in 2024; Bidar shines, Mandya struggles
Truck falls into lake in dark of night in Bengaluru, driver drowns
Nandini ghee begins global journey as KMF launches exports
Sanchar Saathi Helps Recover 50,000 Lost Phones In October: DoT
The ministry also said that Karnataka and Telangana have emerged as the top-performing states, each crossing 1 lakh recoveries followed by Maharashtra with over 80,000 recoveries.
Verification begins for housing scheme for tribal people
Boy dies in BMCRC, medical negligence alleged
Ahead of winter session, battle over key legislature posts deepens rift in Congress
Shanth Kumar moves HC over disqualification
KLE Technological University hosts IIC Regional Meet 2025
Karnataka leadership change: D K Shivakumar invokes conscience, says 'secret' lies with 5-6 people Deccan Herald
Karnataka trawler seized off Vasco for fishing in Goan waters
Panaji: The Fisheries Department on Tuesday seized a trawler from Malpe, Karnataka which was fishing in Goan territorial waters. This is the seventh trawler seized by the department during the current season. A Fisheries Department official informed that the six-member team of the Department had gone for patrolling in the Goan territorial waters from Panaji [] The post Karnataka trawler seized off Vasco for fishing in Goan waters appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Devotees Line Up For Miracles At Rudrarams Ganesh Gadda Temple
The temples origins date back nearly two centuries. The story begins with Shiva Rama Bhattu, a devout follower from Karnataka, who paused his pilgrimage to Tirumala on the auspicious day of Sankashta Hara Chaturthi.
OpenAI turns ChatGPT into a smarter shopping assistant
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has confirmed a confidential leadership transition understanding among Congress leaders post the 2023 election victory. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged an end to public speculation, stating the central leadership holds the final decision. Shivakumar is now in Delhi to discuss the Karnataka political situation.
Bengaluru heist: Man steals 49 silver bars from scooters floorboard; arrested
Bengaluru police apprehended a notorious thief, Syed Ayaz, for snatching 49 silver bars valued at Rs 37 lakh from a scooter's floorboard. The 47-year-old, with 50 previous cases, targeted the victim while he was distracted. Swift action, aided by CCTV footage, led to the recovery of the stolen silver and Ayaz's arrest.
A farm crisis lost in political cacophony
Farmers in Karnataka need a long-term solution to their woes
Activists plan Peoples Convention to raise alarm against tunnel road in Bengaluru
Man held for murder of Andhra student in Bengaluru
16 teams to take part in U-16 interschool football league in Bengaluru
Karnataka Congress MLAs return from Delhi, say high command will decide on CM
Bengaluru: Some Karnataka Congress legislators who travelled to New Delhi to meet party leaders to pitch for deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumars elevation as CM, said here on Tuesday that the leadership will take a decision on the matter. While some MLAs said they requested the high command to end the confusion over the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Man dies after being assaulted for having affair
2 constables rob insurance agent & friend in Bengaluru, held
High court rejects accuseds mental health exam plea in double-murder case
How tiny worms could help us understand movement in tight spaces
He poisoned me with mercury: Wifes deathbed allegation puts Bengaluru bizman under probe
Belagavi fake call centre case transferred to CID for deeper probe
Gang poses as ED officers, robs bizman of gold worth Rs 3 crore
FIR filed against Congress leader Sadhunavar for alleged financial fraud
Mahantesh Bilagi death: IAS officer and two relatives killed in shocking road accident in Karnataka
Mahantesh Bilagi death news: IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi and two of his relatives died in a car accident in Kalaburagi district on Tuesday evening. The vehicle reportedly struck a road divider and overturned while they were travelling to a wedding. Bilagi, Managing Director of KSMCL, was widely recognised for his honest and dedicated service across various administrative roles.
AIMSS expresses concern over increase in crime against women; launches month-long signature campaign
Citing statistics from the National Crime Records Bureau, the AIMSS says that between 2023 and 2025, there are 16,272 cases of sexual harassment registered in Karnataka, 5,456 dowry cases, 10,510 POCSO cases, 412 child marriages among others
Who was Mahantesh Bilagi? Senior IAS officer dies in road accident in Karnataka
According to a report by news agency PTI, Bilagi was headed to a relative's wedding when the accident occurred near Gounahalli village. Those traveling with him have been identified as Shankar Bilagi and Eranna Bilagi. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
Stall allotment at Hubballis Janata Bazaar hits doldrums
Why should Siddaramaiah be replaced? asks CMs key advisor Rayareddy
Koppal: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs key advisor Basavaraja Rayareddy on Tuesday asserted that the former will complete his five-year term, saying replacing him was not easy, and that any discussion on leadership change must only take place at the Congress legislature party (CLP) meeting. Dismissing talk of a change in CM, Rayareddy, who is Economic Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Non-medalist swim meet in Shivamogga on November 30
Bengaluru to host a three-day international conference on watershed resilience from today
Hackathon on SDGs held at VVCE in Mysuru
CM announces 10 lakh, govt. jobs for members of national blind womens cricket team from Karnataka
B. R. Patil challenges 272 signatories who wrote to Rahul Gandhi to come to Aland
JSS Ayurveda College graduation day on Nov. 27
Statewide Lokayukta crackdown: Assets worth 35 crore seized from officials
CM flags off KMFs ghee consignments to U.S., UAE, and Australia
IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi, two relatives die in road accident near Kalaburagi
They were all travelling from Ramdurg in Belagavi district to Kalaburagi to attend a family wedding when the accident occurred
Karnataka High Court quashes Dharwad DCs order prohibiting entry of Kaneri mutt seer
Uber proposes driver-cum-tourist guide training initiative
Police raid Mysuru Central Prison; seize mobile phone and ganja
Karnataka Mother Kills Three-Day-Old Girl; Police Say She Wanted Male Child
According to investigators, the accused already had three daughters and was hoping for a male child.
Infrastructure development work at Mandya agricultural varsity will commence soon: Minister
Cheluvarayaswamy says that immediate financial support on the inception of a varsity is rare
Senior IAS Officer Dies In Karnataka Road Accident
A senior IAS officer and two others died in a major road accident in Karnataka today.
BJP says farmers suffer as Congress is preoccupied in a power tussle
Siddaramaiah has become visibly subdued after seeing Shivakumar approaching leaders in prison and those in hospital, says Ashok
BESCOM Managing Director Mahantesh Bilagi, 2 Others Killed After Car Accident In Karnataka
BESCOM Managing Director Mahantesh Bilagi died after succumbing to injuries sustained in a major road accident that claimed the lives of two others.
She says that she has received numerous complaints from women about illegal sale of liquor in rural areas and its easy availability in many petty shops
Karnataka Mother Of 4 Strangles Newborn. She Didn't Want Another Girl
A horrific incident in which a mother strangled her fourth newborn daughter to death has been reported from the Belagavi district of Karnataka on Tuesday, officials said.
Release those arrested or face protest, say Mudhol farmers
Youth told to equip themselves to face challenges posed by AI
Use robots to expand your capabilities, says the former ISRO chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar at Rani Channamma University convocation in Belagavi
SCI Semiconductors expressed interest in setting up a GCC in Bengaluru: Industries Minister MB Patil
Samco Holdings has shown interest in investing in Karnatakas renewable energy, ethanol production and battery manufacturing sectors.
Power sharing tussle: Party high command likely to summon CM, DyCM for amicable settlement
Sources in the State Congress said Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi are expected to hold talks with both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar
Mysuru to get Karnataka Police Museum: Home Minister
Former Minister B.C. Patil alleges Congress government ignored farming community
Patil has urged the government to release additional relief to the farmers
Police arrest inter-State gang, recover valuables
IIHR introduces 1 mango wash to clean black stains on fruit skin
66 weavers embark on a study tour of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
MCCI welcomes new labour codes
The labour codes are designed to simplify, streamline, and modernise the existing labour law framework and augurs well for both workers and employers
JD(S) demands water release for second crop in Raichur district
Farmers, party leaders and workers, led by Nikhil Kumaraswamy, take out procession in Sindhanur
UGC approves international degree programmes for 18 universities in Karnataka
'Secret deal': DK Shivakumar refuses to speak on Karnataka CM row; what Kharge said
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar described the CM change issue as a secret deal among a few party leaders, stating he wouldn't discuss it publicly to avoid embarrassing the organization. He emphasized the importance of party unity and conscience. Meanwhile, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also stressed that leadership changes are not for public discussion.
Shivakumar calls Karnataka CM change a secret deal, will not embarrass party
Kanakapura: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said he did not want to discuss the CM change issue publicly, as it is a secret deal between four and five people in the party, and that he believes in his conscience. Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress President said that he doesnt Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka farmers warn against resuming safari in Bandipur and Nagarahole, threaten agitation
Farmers say the authorities seem to be serving the cause of wealthy investors and politicians with stakes in the hospitality sector, rather than address the concern of the local villagers who face the brunt of conflict situation.
Don't want to speak on CM change issue publicly as it is a 'secret deal' between few: D K Shivakumar
In Karnataka, Congress' intra-party power tussle has intensified amid speculation about chief minister change in the state, after the government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20. There was an alleged power-sharing agreement involving CM Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar in 2023.
Housewives must be recognised as part of 'toiling class', suggests Study
KOCHI: A new doctoral study has made two sharp observations on Kerala: Housewives must be recognised as part of the toiling class, and receiving a LIFE Mission housewhile socially empoweringdoes not significantly deepen a womans personal transformation. The research, authored by Nisha Jose, wife of Kerala Congress (M) chairman Jose K. Mani, argues that the States welfare architecture, although strong in infrastructure and allocations, still struggles to translate material gains into psychological and behavioural empowerment for women. The thesis scrutinises Keralas progress and highlights a critical gap. While women who receive a house under the LDF governments flagship LIFE Mission experience noticeable improvements in social standing and family recognition, the research finds that this shift does not automatically produce inner autonomy, confidence, or expanded decision-making power. In Nishas words, ownership does not substantially contribute to personal transformation, a finding that challenges the widely held assumption that asset creation alone is a direct pathway to womens empowerment. As of November 2025, Kerala has completed 4.71 lakh houses and allotted more than 5.08 lakh under the LIFE Mission, making it one of the most ambitious state-led housing interventions in the country. 'Rimi' short film: Celebrating housewives The study acknowledges the scale and intent of this effort, but points out that its impact is uneven across social, financial, and personal domains. Women gain visibility within the household and community, and the security of a permanent home reduces long-term precarity. Yet the internal shifts associated with empowerment remain limited, suggesting that welfare schemes need to be paired with interventions that focus on behavioural change, financial literacy and sustained institutional engagement at the grassroots. The thesis becomes especially significant when it turns to the late K. M. Manis Theory of the Toiling Class, a framework that has long shaped Keralas economic thinking. Mani positioned marginal farmers, artisans, traders, teachers, and other self-employed workersthose dependent primarily on labour rather than capitalat the centre of a new socio-economic category. 45,026 females committed suicide in 2021, over half were housewives: NCRB Nisha expands this theory in a direction Mani did not anticipate, arguing that housewives, whose unpaid labour sustains households and supports children, elders, and persons with disabilities, also belong within this category. Their work is relentless, indispensable, and foundational to the functioning of the economy, even though it is neither waged nor formally recognised. By inserting housewives into the toiling class, the study reframes Keralas understanding of labour and broadens an influential economic theory to acknowledge a vast, invisible workforce that keeps the state running. This conceptual expansion was developed with the participation of researcher Nisha Anna John, who co-authored the theoretical sections of the study. Together, their work argues that the category of the toiling class cannot remain limited to income-generating labour alone, and must include those who labour without wages yet hold up the social structure. The research also enters the policy conversation at a timely moment. On November 10, 2025, the Kerala Finance Department announced a new monthly pension of Rs 1,000 for financially vulnerable women and transgender persons between 35 and 60 years, holding pink or yellow ration cards and earning below Rs 1 lakh annually. This acknowledgement of unpaid work echoes similar schemes launched in Karnataka and Haryana. The study notes that transfer payments to homemakers tend to re-enter the circular flow of income through household consumption, generating multiplier effects that stimulate economic demand while improving gender dignity. Submitted to Sri Balaji University, Pune, the thesis evaluates gender budgeting, welfare implementation, and institutional mechanisms between 2021 and 2025. It observes that Keralas gender budgeting allocations have risen from 5.5% in 200809 to over 20% in the most recent budgets, reflecting sustained political commitment. Yet awareness among panchayat and municipal officials remains inconsistent, and many implementers are unfamiliar with the analytical framework of gender budgeting. Institutions such as the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) help translate policy into practice, but the research argues for stronger bottom-up planning, decentralised accountability, and better communication across administrative levels. In bringing together an evaluation of welfare delivery, an examination of gender budgeting, and a reimagining of Manis toiling class theory, the study offers an important reminder. Keralas welfare state may have built the houses, but its next challenge is to nurture the deeper personal transformation that empowers women from within. And by recognising housewives as part of the toiling class, the research insists that the state must finally acknowledge the unseen labour that has long held its social fabric together.
